Senior Project Buyer

MAHLE GmbH; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Technical Buyer in Northampton. In this full-time role, you will procure parts and services, analyze quotations, and support project meetings, ensuring compliance with legal requirements. The ideal candidate has a proven purchasing background and a general understanding of markets and products. Join a collaborative team contributing to innovative mobility solutions.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a proven track record in purchasing.
• Ability to effectively analyze quotations.
• Experience with supplier selection and nomination.

Responsibilities

• Procure all parts & services while adhering to company procedures.
• Obtain quotations and analyze supplier information.
• Support project meetings and provide necessary materials.

Skills

Knowledge of Windchill or similar PDM/PLM system

Proven track record in purchasing

General understanding of Markets, Products & Commodities

Job description

Together, we move the world—we’ve been doing it for over 100 years. At MAHLE, as a leading international development partner and systems supplier to the automotive industry, we pursue the objective of making mobility more efficient, more environmentally friendly, more convenient, and more economical. As part of our dual strategy, we are working both on the intelligent combustion engine for the use of hydrogen and other nonfossil fuels and on technologies for fuel cells and e-mobility. MAHLE generated sales of €11.7 billion in 2024. Employing just under 68,000 people at 135 production locations and 11 technology centers, the company is represented in 28 countries (as at: 12/31/2024). Join our MAHLE team! #StrongerTogether

MAHLE Powertrain is a global engineering consultancy part of the wider MAHLE Group, specialising in the design, development & integration of both advanced internal combustion engines & electric powertrain system. Leading the development of ICE, Electro‑mobility & future propulsion technologies.

Your Contribution

As a Senior Technical Buyer reporting into the head of purchasing you will be responsible for procuring all parts & services using the company procedures, whilst at the same time working to the latest legal requirements and continually looking for the best contractual terms.

• Obtain quotations and analyse the information received to select the correct supplier
• Support and attend project meetings and provide material as necessary
• To establish that the suppliers have the required technical know‑how, capacity, capability and financial stability and be responsible for supplier selection and nomination

Your Experience & Qualifications

• Knowledge of Windchill or similar PDM/PLM system is desirable.
• Ability to demonstrate a proven track record in purchasing
• General understanding of our Markets, Products & Commodities

We will provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with ongoing personal & career development opportunities.

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

After receiving your online application, the interview process will typically be, a screening call followed by Personal Interview(s).

#DiversityMatters is diverse – and we see that as a great advantage! We welcome applications with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and identities.

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Facts about the job

Entry level: Experienced hires

Part- / Full-time: Full Time

Functional area: Purchasing

Department: Services

Location: Northampton, GB

Closing date for applications

Don't waste any time, apply while the position is online.

Your future at MAHLE

As a team player and someone who thinks ahead, you can deploy all your skills with us. In cooperation with colleagues from different countries and areas, you contribute in designing the mobility of the future. When selecting MAHLE, you choose trend‑setting technologies and strategies. Are you interested in working with us and developing efficient and environmentally‑friendly solutions, optimising existing products, and turning innovative ideas into reality? Then MAHLE is the right address for you.